A Voice to Voiceless Children: Blake Woodhall on Fighting for Victims | The Glamorous Grind

Child abuse attorney, foster care abuse, trauma recovery, fatherhood, fighting for victims, healing through service. In this moving episode of The Glamorous Grind, attorney Blake Woodhall opens up about his mission to fight for victims of child sexual abuse—while raising three kids as a single dad and survivor himself. Blake shares the reality behind the 850+ plaintiffs he represents in a landmark case against LA County’s foster system. He talks candidly about his own abuse, his divorce, and how he turned his pain into purpose—one courtroom victory and homemade PB&J at a time.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 Representing Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

02:06 Meet Blake: Attorney, Dad & Survivor

05:12 Inside the LA Foster Care Abuse Case

08:30 Statute of Limitations & AB 218 Explained

11:15 Blake’s Story: Abuse, Shame & Breaking the Silence

15:25 Raising Kids Alone After Divorce

18:00 The Cost of Stability & the Power of Fatherhood

22:45 Blake’s 11 Meals Mission for the Homeless

26:30 Creating Culture, Traditions & Resilient Kids

30:10 Advice for Single Dads & Fully Showing Up

33:00 Service, Struggles & Staying Grounded

36:00 What Justice Really Looks Like for Survivors 💬 This episode dives into:

• Sexual abuse in California’s foster care system
• AB 218 and the fight to extend legal protections for survivors
• A dad’s personal journey from trauma to courtroom warrior
• Emotional healing, fatherhood, and choosing service over silence
• How to raise good humans, even in the toughest circumstances

🎧 Whether you’re a parent, a survivor, a lawyer, or someone who believes in justice—this episode will stay with you.